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Dr. Sutton was born and raised in Idaho, married his wife Tiffini in 1987 and have two wonderful children. He was an All-State Defensive back in football, an Eagle Scout, an avid golfer and fly fisherman. ...
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Dr. Mark Sutton, MD
- Houston, TX
- Baylor College of Medicine
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How to detect a UTI in children?
The easiest way is to check a clean catch urine sample and send it for culture.
Why does my son need to urinate every hour?
There is a condition called urinary frequency of childhood that is usually short lived and limited and can last a month or so. However, other conditions can cause this that are READ MORE
There is a condition called urinary frequency of childhood that is usually short lived and limited and can last a month or so.
However, other conditions can cause this that are more serious so I would recommend he see his pediatrician or a pediatric urologist to have this checked.
However, other conditions can cause this that are more serious so I would recommend he see his pediatrician or a pediatric urologist to have this checked.
Can you conceive children with one testicle?
One testicle can make your sperm count lower but you can still conceive. The count can also be affected as to why you have only one testicle (ie if born with only one or last it READ MORE
One testicle can make your sperm count lower but you can still conceive. The count can also be affected as to why you have only one testicle (ie if born with only one or last it after you went through puberty).
What is the best test for a prostate abscess?
An MRI is a very good method to look at your prostate anatomy. An ultrasound is also effective and much less expensive. Bottom line, the ultrasound is fine but the MRI will provide READ MORE
An MRI is a very good method to look at your prostate anatomy. An ultrasound is also effective and much less expensive. Bottom line, the ultrasound is fine but the MRI will provide a bit more detail.
What could cause difficulty with urination?
Many men as they age have a more difficult time voiding. Seeing a local urologist would be best to determine if you have a prostate enlargement issue (most common) or some other READ MORE
Many men as they age have a more difficult time voiding. Seeing a local urologist would be best to determine if you have a prostate enlargement issue (most common) or some other reason leading to your difficulties.
What is a prostate abscess?
A prostate abscess is a pocket of pus within the gland itself. Usually this causes significant pain and can lead to significant illness with fever. An ultrasound or MRI/CT usually READ MORE
A prostate abscess is a pocket of pus within the gland itself. Usually this causes significant pain and can lead to significant illness with fever. An ultrasound or MRI/CT usually is needed to diagnose this problem.
The best treatment is usually drain this via a scope procedure through your to unroof the abscess to allow it to drain.
The best treatment is usually drain this via a scope procedure through your to unroof the abscess to allow it to drain.
My penis won't get 100% erect. What could it be?
There are many reasons that could be causing this issue (vascular, neurological, hormonal, psychological, etc.) I would recommend you see a urologist to help determine the cause READ MORE
There are many reasons that could be causing this issue (vascular, neurological, hormonal, psychological, etc.)
I would recommend you see a urologist to help determine the cause and help you with therapy.
I would recommend you see a urologist to help determine the cause and help you with therapy.
What is azoospermia?
Azospermia is when your semen analysis test has no sperm present - only the supporting fluid from your prostate and seminal vesicles. Hopefully they can determine the etiology READ MORE
Azospermia is when your semen analysis test has no sperm present - only the supporting fluid from your prostate and seminal vesicles.
Hopefully they can determine the etiology and help with your fertility.
Hopefully they can determine the etiology and help with your fertility.
What are the symptoms of a prostate issue?
Many reasons for your difficulty with voiding. A prostate problem (like your Dad) is possible but are quite young. Slower stream, more frequent voiding, getting up at night to READ MORE
Many reasons for your difficulty with voiding. A prostate problem (like your Dad) is possible but are quite young.
Slower stream, more frequent voiding, getting up at night to void, taking longer to start to urinate, quick urges to void, leakage of urine, etc. are but a few of the possible symptoms.
I would recommend you see a urologist to have this checked.
Slower stream, more frequent voiding, getting up at night to void, taking longer to start to urinate, quick urges to void, leakage of urine, etc. are but a few of the possible symptoms.
I would recommend you see a urologist to have this checked.
Why do I have a curved penis?
Some people are born that way secondary to slight congenital scarring. Many men have a slight curve, but as long as it is not worse, i.e., is not painful, and you can still perform READ MORE
Some people are born that way secondary to slight congenital scarring. Many men have a slight curve, but as long as it is not worse, i.e., is not painful, and you can still perform sexually, then nothing needs to be done.
Can a vasectomy leave a lump?
If the lump is where the vasectomy, then this could be a slight scar from the procedure and it will likely become smaller with time. If it is very near the testicle, this can be READ MORE
If the lump is where the vasectomy, then this could be a slight scar from the procedure and it will likely become smaller with time. If it is very near the testicle, this can be another cause. If it bothers you or you really want to know, then an ultrasound would help determine the diagnosis.
Is the recovery from neobladder reconstruction long?
Sorry to hear he needs surgery but it should really help him to have a bladder that will be able to store the urine effectively but also safely and protect his kidneys. The recovery READ MORE
Sorry to hear he needs surgery but it should really help him to have a bladder that will be able to store the urine effectively but also safely and protect his kidneys.
The recovery varies by technique but it will take him usually about 3-4 weeks to be back to normal. Pain will depend upon the technique used.
Likely will need to catheterize and irrigate the augmented bladder also.
The recovery varies by technique but it will take him usually about 3-4 weeks to be back to normal. Pain will depend upon the technique used.
Likely will need to catheterize and irrigate the augmented bladder also.
What can I do to prevent the return of hydrocele?
Your hydrocele should not return. As long as the surgery was done well, there is nothing you need to do to stop recurrence.
Is there a remedy to control urinating in the night?
Yes, but the treatment depends on the cause. I would recommend you see a urologist to help determine a cause and help you sleep better.
Do kidney stones cause blood in urine?
Stones can cause visible blood in your urine, but usually this is microscopic. There are many reasons for your pain and visible blood but I would highly recommend you see a urologist READ MORE
Stones can cause visible blood in your urine, but usually this is microscopic.
There are many reasons for your pain and visible blood but I would highly recommend you see a urologist to have this checked. A CT scan would be the first step to help in your diagnosis.
There are many reasons for your pain and visible blood but I would highly recommend you see a urologist to have this checked. A CT scan would be the first step to help in your diagnosis.
Can you treat kidney stones with medication?
Not usually. There are some stones (uric acid stones) that can be dissolved with medication but most (85-90%) are calcium-type stones are unfortunately cannot be treated with medications. The READ MORE
Not usually. There are some stones (uric acid stones) that can be dissolved with medication but most (85-90%) are calcium-type stones are unfortunately cannot be treated with medications.
The treatments now are very minimally invasive so at least go talk with a urologist about treatment options so you at least know what is possible.
The treatments now are very minimally invasive so at least go talk with a urologist about treatment options so you at least know what is possible.
How does a cystoscopy work?
A cystoscopy is where a tube (usually small and flexible) is placed in your penis and allows the urologist to see inside your penis and bladder to help determine where the blood READ MORE
A cystoscopy is where a tube (usually small and flexible) is placed in your penis and allows the urologist to see inside your penis and bladder to help determine where the blood is coming from.
It can be done under sedation or under a local anesthesia. If done under a local anesthesia, it is uncomfortable - not necessarily painful. If you are concerned greatly about not having any discomfort, then ask them to use sedation.
It can be done under sedation or under a local anesthesia. If done under a local anesthesia, it is uncomfortable - not necessarily painful. If you are concerned greatly about not having any discomfort, then ask them to use sedation.
